Survey Party Chief
About the role
Bowman has an opportunity for a Survey Party Chief to join our team in Las Vegas, Nevada. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Perform a variety of field tasks associated with surveying & geospatial data collection.
Responsibilities
- Perform work under moderate supervision.
- Receive direction on moderately complex assignments, tasks, and execution.
- Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles.
- Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
- Continuously promote the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
- Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, including training, and mentoring of junior level employees.
- Coordinate with contractors to provide survey services.
- Identify controls for property lines and make the appropriate decisions regarding how to proceed with the survey.
- Gather all necessary information needed to properly conduct the survey in the most time efficient manner and assign tasks to crew members.
- Discuss work with clients, as necessary.
- Make calculations and maintain records essential to survey.
- Ensure that assigned survey truck is properly maintained.
- Maintain and inventory all assigned equipment.
- Communicate with management to maximize efforts and man-hours.
Skills
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Highly motivated and problem‑solving attitude.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Self‑reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
- Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Commensurate relevant experience considered.
- Three or more (3+) years of experience working on a land surveying party.
- Prior Party Chief experience a plus.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of construction stakeout procedures and practices.
- Familiar with field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys.
- Ability to perform all aspects of data collected field run topographic surveys, road frontage cross‑section surveys and as‑built surveys.
- Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies.
- Current, valid State Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company.
About Bowman
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Pay
Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range is $25.00/hour - $30.00/hour.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance‑based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
- Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors